Dear Editor, As Board chairman for School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties, it is my responsibility to speak on behalf of the School Board. So, when an open letter authored by our Board member Ken Loveless was published and circulated to several media outlets, I knew it was important to correct theContinue Reading
The 14th annual Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast will be held September 26 from 7:30 – 9 am. Keynote speakers will be Brittany Maier and Tammy Maier-Scher. Breakfast will be sponsored by Steve Arnold, Owner of Chick-fil-A, Ballentine. The breakfast will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 6952 St.Continue Reading
Dutch Fork High School started its football season of with a nationally televised game on ESPN2 vs Mallard Creek High from Charlotte, North Carolina. The game ended in a 27-27 tie.Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five welcomed the community to its inaugural Back to School Bash August 19, handing out hundreds of school supplies, samples of pizza and chicken fingers and much more. “We continue to create firsts in School District Five and this is just another way to reach out toContinue Reading
Switching from vacation mode to a new school year calls for stocking up on healthy lunch and snack supplies. Meals and snacks should be nutritious and include: Grains, protein, vegetables, fruits, and optional low-fat or fat-free dairy. According to Tracey Campbell, outpatient dietitian nutritionist for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands, theContinue Reading
National 811 Day was August 11, and Dominion Energy urges homeowners and professional excavators to put safety first by calling 811 to have underground utility lines located before any digging project. A recent nationwide survey found 42 percent of homeowners will put themselves and the safety of their community atContinue Reading
The Columbia Chamber Has announced the Leadership Columbia Class of 2020. The 63 individuals will be the 47th graduating class since the program was founded in 1972. The program, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is for emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands. “The Chamber’s Leadership Columbia programContinue Reading
The Ballentine Community Center is offering a Watercolors Continued class September 9 from 10:15 am – 12:30 pm. The watercolor painting class is designed to help beginners, as well as experienced painters reinforce their painting skills, learn new watercolor techniques and gain the confidence to become an independent watercolor painter.Continue Reading
Over the past 20 years, technology has spawned widespread changes in real estate buying, selling and closings, according to lawyer and broker Gary Pickren, guest speaker at Capital Rotary’s August 14 meeting. Pickren detailed changing roles for agents and attorneys in today’s electronic-driven marketplace. Agents – once seen as advisors,Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits. More than $300,000 in premiums will be offered in agriculture, art, crafts, flowers, and livestock again during this year’s 150th anniversary fair, which runs October 9-20. “Our competitive events are a hallmark of our annual fair andContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five welcomed its students back August 21 for the 2019-2020 school year. Excitement filled the air throughout schools across the district as assemblies and pep rallies were held to motivate students on their next chapter of education. “I am excited for our new staff that will beContinue Reading